MySpace Launches New Set Of Realtime APIs With Google, OneRiot And Groovy
TechCrunch, December 09, 2009
MySpace is today launching a brand new suite of APIs that will allow third-party developers to tap oodles of data that gets published on the social network, in real-time, on the fly. MySpace COO Mike Jones debuted the new set of APIs on stage at the Le Web conference this morning, showcasing some initial services from launch partners.
The most important one to debut today is the Real-Time Stream API, which allows the full MySpace activity stream to be pushed to third-party websites and apps in, yes, real time. The API includes granular filters that allows developers that leverage it to exercise full control over the amount of data that gets pushed out.
Google and realtime search company OneRiot are two launch partners that will be tapping MySpace’s fresh Stream API, enabling the search behemoth and startup to suck in data like status updates, music, videos, photos and more for inclusion in its search results.
